I have just rebuilt some steps that were rotting, and the sides (stringers) were painted white on the outside, but just left to weather on the inside, as were the treads. I want to do the same with the new timber, but it is still exuding quite a bit of green powdery stuff (the tanalising chemicals, I presume). How is the best way to prepare the surface for painting! Wash it. maybe! Don't really want to leave it to weather for too long, as I would like to get the job finished while the weather is good.
fordkiwi27,
Feb 26, 8:25am
wash with a mixture of bleach and sugar soap,let thoroughly dry. maybe a light sand,and coat it with oil based sealer primer. (zinseer coverstain is awesome) and 2 coats of your favourite top coats.
rpvr,
Feb 26, 8:42am
Thanks. I think I may have some sugar soap in the garage somewhere. Must do a search in the morning.
elise24,
Mar 26, 10:53am
Just wait until the chemical 'smell' has gone from the timber. Then do the above. But I can't see the need for bleach and sugar soap. unless it's mouldy.
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